It’s almost time to stuff that bird, slice a wedge of pumpkin pie and gather round the table with those you’re thankful for. If looking for additions to your menu, or to swap out traditional selections for healthier ones, here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!

This recipe is more for after the big grateful day, “lighter” meal. And will give ample opportunity to use leftover turkey, possibly vegetables too. Or if you are a culinary rebel, make this dish the main feature of your holiday spread.

The soup uses my Perfect Herb Roasted Turkey Breasts from earlier this week. Feel free to substitute chicken breasts or turkey sausage would be lovely here as well. But, it’s hard to resist the roasted turkey with butternut squash and kale. A hearty, warm meal without the heavy feeling of a cream based soup.